Community Service Center

The Community-Service Learning Program

Through the Community Service-Learning Program, students receive an additional credit linked to a regular three or four credit course in exchange for completing 40 hours of service work relavent to the course's subject. The main requirement is that the project carried out by students meets both the organization's needs and the learning objectives of the course.

If a student is interested in the program, he/she should stop by the Community Service Center to discuss possible site placements and complete the Participation Agreement required for all CSLP participants. After the 40 hours are completed, the student receives a pass/fail credit added on to their regular course. Completion of the program is also based upon:

  • a completed assignment given by your professor
  • attending an evaluation and reflection session with the Community Service Center to assess your experience
  • a completed hour log signed by your supervisor at the nonprofit organization

 

CSLP is ideal for a student who:

  • is an undergraduate student currently registered for less than 17 credits.
  • is looking for ways to increase familiarity with community issues and organizations.
  • wants to develop hands-on experience within his/her academic field.
  • would like community-based learning activities reflected on his/her resume.

How do I apply for CSLP?

Identify the class and nonprofit organization you wish to pair for the Community Service-Learning Program credit and complete the Participation Agreement.

Find out more about CSLP


Exemplary Community-Based Learning Projects

  • Students in the Kogod School of Business helped low-income DC residents prepare their tax returns through the Voluntary Income Tax Program.
  • History students archived oral history research for the development of the Adams Morgan Heritage Trail.
  • College Writing students documented youth development organizations' activities and created a public newsletter.
  • Students in a photojournalism class created photo essays concerning issues such as health for immigrants.
  • Students in a web design class helped create a website for a local non-profit organization in southeast DC.

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